Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior Finance Manager – Sustainability, VP

Location: Manila

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The Finance Sustainability function serves as a standalone team responsible for the implementation and coordination of all group-related sustainability reporting and ESG related work such as sustainability ratings in Finance. Sustainability has been core to DWS strategic objectives, and the CFO division has a critical role to play in ensuring its success. The Finance Sustainability function works across DWS including teams in the Group Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability Risk, Procurement and all front office divisions.

The fast-moving regulatory landscape against a backdrop of global action on climate change and other sustainability matters places the team at the forefront of DWS’ work in this area.

Your responsibilities:

As our Senior Finance Manager – Sustainability, VP, you will:

• Lead the project management of group-related sustainability disclosures, in particular Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• Support preparation and implementation of actions stemming from sustainability regulatory disclosure requirements across affected divisions
• Act as change relationship manager for divisional content owners
• Act as key contact to auditors throughout Annual Report production until publication
• Support as well as lead the preparation of presentations to internal (senior) stakeholders
• Driving the local sustainability agenda including raising awareness of sustainability topics and trainings
• General support to the Finance Sustainability team as required

We are looking for:

• Project management experience working across multiple locations
• Awareness of audit, assurance, and control related topics
• Experience in the preparation and coordination of internal and external reports and presentations
• Experience working with data including spreadsheet skills
• Good understanding of the Asset Management industry and the corresponding value chain
• Interest and / or experience in ESG and sustainability-related topics
• Proactive, independent, structured, efficient, and result-oriented working style
• Able to operate effectively within a global organisation working with teams across multiple locations
• University degree or equivalent in Finance and / or Sustainability-related topic

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you.